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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
SHERMAN Ar BIRMINGHAM.
He Leaves a Hotel because Negroes
Were Refused Access TO Him,

He Leaves a Hotel because Negroes
Were Refused Access to Him.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, March 22.-Sena-
tor John sherman, of Ohio, arrived here
yesterday with his private secretary and
single newspaper correspondent, hav-
ing come directly from Jacksonville, Fla.
Senator Sherman spent his first day here
quietly, on account of the cold. drizzly
weather, but to-day was pleasant, and.
ACCOMPANIED by ex-senator Willard w ar
ner and other citizens. he spent the day
looking at various mines and manufac-
tories in and about the city. This even
ing, after much Importantly. he consented
to speak, and was greeted at OBrien's
Opera House by over 1900 people. His
cept (if it could be considered an
exception that he alluded to the tariff,
advocating protection Tor the develop
ment OF the latent resources OF the South.
He confined himself mainly to this topic,
incidentally felicitating the people OF
Birmingham upon the possession OF re-
sources which if evolved from the soil
would produce prosperity more bril-
liant than ever pictured in the tales of
the Arabian Nights.
The incidents of Senator Sherman's
stay here, which is most talked of, is this !:
The proprietor oil the hotel where the Sem
ator first stopped refused to allow dele
CATION OF colored men to be received in
immediately paid his bill and went to
another hotel.
He Will leave tomorrow morning for
Nashville, where he IS to speak on March
"a upon invitation of the Repub ic an
members of the Tennessee lie gislature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
KILLED IN A GALE.
An Italian Laborer's Hut Blown
Down on Hin Near Oakland.

OAKLAND, FLA, March 22.-Quite
heavy wind has prevailed In this section
for the past three days, and last night
during an unusually heavy blow an
| Italian laborer was instantly killed
There are about $50 of these men at work
| on the extension OF the Orange Belt rail-
! way, about six miles west OF here, ana
! the majority live in tents close 10 thelF
| work. Some, however, have put up nuts
! by cutting poles about II teet long,
! placing them with one end on the ground
and inclining upward at an angle OF ABOUT
80 degs. The front end is supported by
uprights, and the root is covered with
! palmetto leaves and sand, making 1t ram
proof but very heavy. During a sudden
hard gust OF wind Sunday night
the supports OF the roof OF one OF these
huts gave way, and the whole mass or
wood, leaves and sand, fell down on the
Italian, who was asleep at the time.
When taken out bis head was found TO be
badly crushed by the falling debris, ana
he was quite dead.
Mr.. Holman, Methodist minister, ana
a resident of Minneola, was in town
few days since making ARRANGEMENTS Tor
the erection of a Methodist church here.
He mas charge OF a fund supplied by
Northern members OF the denomination
for the erection of churches in localities
where I1ere are none, anu has CuOStu
Oakland as the site for one OF three which
he intends building.
Our citizens have been in correspond
ence with a number OF newspaper men for
the past month, and the prospect OF the
establishment OF a newspaper here in the
near future is very good.
Orders have been issued by the Post Of
fee Department TO distribute all mail tor
GOtha, Ocoee. Minneola, CleremOnt and
West ApOpka from the post office at Oak
land. Thie mail was formerly distributed
from the Orlando office, and the change
will increase the business OF our office
considerably.
Mr.. Henry kaufmann's new boat, the
Ressa, was launched in Lake ABopka
Saturday. She is a round bottom, centre
board yacht, twenty-five feet long. and
Will carry dozen people comfortably.
j. H. Sadlsr, one OF our enterprising
vegetable growers, has been making large
shipments of peas to New York markets
for some time, aud reports good prices,
having received from s. to So 90 per crate.
Three years ago Mr.. Sadler bought nine
teen acres of land just outside OF the pres
ent town site, paying $04 % per acre.
The first year he shipped 1000 crates of
| tomatoes from four acres, realizing
enough from this crop to pay for the entire
purchase of land. Last year, which was
exceptionally bad, and quite late on &C
count OF the freeze, he netted $1,000 IN
shipments Of peas, tomatoes and beans
from the same four acres.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
GEORGIA,s CAPITAL CITY.
The Governor Declines to Pardon
Wright-6OO applications.


The Governor Declines to Pardon
Wright-6OO Applications.
ATLANTA, GA, March 22.-The Cover
nor this afternoon declined to pardon
Wright. The application was based
on the physical condition of Wright,
it being urged that fatal results
would follow mis- confinement in the
camps. The principal physician exam
fned him and decided that he could be
safely sent up, The Governor said TO the
NEWS correspondent that he has now 800
applications for pardons, and OF the num-
Der one-fifth ought to be discharged, be
finds it impossible TO discharge other or
ficial duties and make much progress
with these applications. Hereierred TO the
large class OF conYlcts sent up after the
war for minor ofenses who are still serving
their sentence The penal laws have
since been modified and the sentences for
these offenses greatly reduced. The con-
yicts have already served more than the
sentences now imposed and ought to be
released. Another class are those where
new evidence has been discovered which
if obtainahle on the trial would have
acquitted, and whose pardon is asked by
the Judge, Solicitor, jury and prosecutor
in the cases. These men are innocent,
and it Ia a crime to keep them prisoners.
The Governor says he will take up these
cases as rapidly as possible and pardon
IN every case wnere 1t is merl-
torous. The Governor intimated that be
would at the summer session send
special message to the General Assembly
ON this subject, recommending the crea-
ton of board of pardOns TO assist him in
an Investigation OF these cases. The SEN
tepce OF seventeen COnvctS Will eX-
pire in April. OF these from Chatham
are: Fred Doscner. sent up for eight
years; Ben TAYLOR, for two years, and
Peter Bryan, tor one year.
At the headquarters of the Post Office
inspectors "a dispatch was received to-day
from Postmaster Rust, Of Albany, stat.
ihg that his Office was burglarized last
night, the safe broken open and all the
registered letters, stamps and money
taken.
- Ex-Adjt. Gen. John stephens Is report
ed to be dying at his residence at " ash
ington, Wilkes county.
The following Supreme Court decisions
were handed down to-day: j. l.. Conley
VS.. the Campbell Printing Press Com.
pany; from Fulton. Affirmed.
A. l.. Sanner VS.. Sayne; from DeKalb.
Reversed.
A negro named J. p. Anderson was
killed by a freight train on the East Ten
nessee, Virginia aud Georgia railroad
three miles beyond Ine CnattanoOcnee
river to-day. He was lying lengthwlse
on the track. A bottle OF whisky par
TALLY tlled was found on bis person. He
was evidently drunk. The fearfully
mapgled body was brought to Atlanta for
lnterment. He is supposed to have been
O resident of this city, though no one
nec0gniZed him.
n Judge William Ezzard, one of Atlanta
oldest and most highly esteemed citizens,
who mas been sick for some time at his
Residence in North Atlanta. is dying at
midnight, there being but little hope OF
FhIs living through the night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
KEY VESTS HOSPITALITY.
The Sherman Party Entertained
by the Thursday Night Club.

The Sherman Party Entertained
by the Thursday Night Club.
KEY WEST, March 19.-The Senatorial
party passed through Key West to Ha-
vana. Upon their return on their way
North they were given reception by the
Thursday Night Club Of hey West, on
Thursday night last. This club has
given q weekly entertainment during the
season, and base largely contributed to
the enjoyment OF an unusually lively
winter. The best of material is found In its
ranks, and on the present occasion proved
the excellence OF its organization. The
MascOtte arrived very late, owing to the
weather, but the committee of arrange
ments, Messrs. s. 5. Harvey, Commander
VIM, United States Navy; Capt. Feu-
gar. United States Revenue Service, Post
master Brown and Horatio Grain, were
at the steamer with carriages in which
the distinguished party, consisting OF
Senators Sherman, Palmer, Henderson
and Aldrich and Gen. McCOoS with
other gentlemen OF the party, accom-
panied by the committee, were driven to
the club rooms at the United States bar.
racks. The rooms were tastetully
decorated with flags. The band dis
coursed sweet music, and after the
clyilities Of introduction the Senatorial
party Joined the ladies in quadrille,
and after little wRltzing and cham
pagning, little chats and kindly greet
ing, the party withdrew to the steamer
and to repOse.
The ladies and gentlemen. members
and guests OF the club with the Senatorial
party enjoyed themselves. The lad es
who did the honors OF the reception were
Mrs. Feugar, Mrs. VIM, Mrs. Harvey
ana Mrs, Williams.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
JAILED TO FOIL A DUEL.
A SAVANNAHIAN AND AN ATHki-
MAN THE PRINCIPALS.

walter s. Chisholm and Hugh nj. Co
mer. His Supposed Second, Forced to
6ive Bends at Auausta-The where
Abouts of Principal Thomas Cobb ana
His Second Unknown.
ATHENS, GA, March 22.-Walter >
OF Savannah, a member OF the
university law class, LETT this morning
on the Georgia railroad train wlth MS
friend, Hugh NJ. Conner, of savannah
This afternoon Thomas Cobb, OF
Athens, Left on the fast train
with P. w. Martin, of Florida. The
fact that Mr.. Chisholm had difficulty a
few days ago with brother of Mr.. COBB
leads to the belief that the parties
are bent upon hostile meet
ing. Rumor says that they have
gone to Augusta and may have meeting
ON the other side OF the river. Mr. Cooo IL
a member OF the sophomore class. botn
young men have many friends here, ana
this trouble is deplored. This afternoon
Sheriff Weir telegraphed TO Sherln Dah-
lei, of Augusta, to watch the parties ana
prevent a meeting. A telegram from Au-
gusta tonight stated that Messrs. Chls-
holm and Conner had been arrested ana
had given bond.
AUGUSTUS VERSION.
AUGUSTA, GA, March ENLIGHTENMENT
prevails here over a contemplated duel
which was to have been fought at sand
Bar Ferry TOMORROW morning at day
break between TWO State University stu
dents. They left Athena on different
trains. Walter 5. Chisholm, Jr., and
Hugh Moss Conner, his second, were
arrested here this afternoon and put I'M
der bonds of $1,000 each to keep the peace.
Thomas K. Cobb and ". w. Martin, his
secoSi, left the train tonight at Grove
town, twenty miles from Augusta, TO
AVOID the police. Reports are current
that the duel will take place at the ferry,
rs the peace bond don't hold in South
IGarolna. The difficulty is said to have
grown out of an accusation of cheating in
nm examination.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
To Aasnts. Con,.eettons and 81!
Quarantine Regulations.
OFFICE HEALTH OFFICER

SAvASNAH. GA. March "a, 1887.
From and after this date, and until further
instructions the following regulations re-
gardiDg vessels arriving at this port will be
enforced
lst. All steamships and vessels from South
America, Central America, Mexico, West In
dies, Sicily, Sardinia. ports OF Italy south OF
40 degs. North latitude, Algeria and coast of
Africa between 10 degs. North and II dogs.
South latitude, Will be subjected TO close
quarantine and be required to report at the
Quarantine station.
20. All steamers and vessels from foreign
ports not included in section first, direct or
via American ports, whether seeking. char
tered or othsrwisr, and vessels aud steam
ships from the port OF New York tother
than those of the Ocean Steamship Company
Of Savannah) will be required to remain in
quarantine until boarded and passed by the
Quarantine officer. Neither ths CdDtoinS mr.
any one on bJdrd + such ueSseLS qcH be al
toned 10 came &, the ci'y un,H the resse1s are
tDSDfct n and passed By the QtlrdR!fHe OR'cs. .
3D.. The quarantine regulation requlring
the fViRg ! he quarantine fig IN =. s,els Att6.
jectd % detention or itsAbsc.ioa NH be igidlv
eHf0, ced. j. 4. MCFARLAND,
Health Officer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
Special Notice.

CENTRAL RAILROAD AND BANKING Co. OF
GEORGIA. TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT.
SAVANNAH, GA. March s, 1887.
Central Railroad. Eufala Il Clayton Rv.
Southwestern Il. L. Montgomery &Eufala.
UpsCn County K. X. Columbus w est'rnRY
Saw, Gri1lin&N. Ala. RRMobile 4 Girard X. r.
WITHDRAWAL OF INTERSTATE FREIGHT
RATES.
To A0sntS, Connections and SHIPPERS:
On and after April 8, 1887, all interstate
freight rates, i. g., all rates issued in the name
of any of the above railways Initiating at a
point IN one State, and terminating at a
point in any other State, Territory, or the
District of Columbia, or any contracts or
agreements of whatever description in con-
nection herewith, are hereby Withdrawn.
This notice Is made necessary by the opera
tion of the Interstate Commerce Act.
1t Is hoped that proper understanding OF
the law can be had in time to reissue all
necessary rates. prior to April 8, and that no
detrlment TO the business of our patrons Will
result from this action.
w. r. SHELLMAN,
GEO. A. WHITEHEAD, Traffic Manager.
General Freight Agent
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
GEORGIA's CENTRAL CITY.
! a Minstrel Company at Outs witt
the Local Management.


the Local Management.
MACON, GA, March 22.-At the Acade-
my OF Music tonight before the perform
>ance OF McNish, Johnson II Slavin's min
strels began, Charles Matthews, Manager
Horne's assistant, attempted TO pass
Harry Chichester, one OF Mr.. HOrne's
clerks, into the Academy. Mr.. McNish,
who was standing at the door, refused on
the grounds, as he stated afterward, that
a number had already been passed the
same way and the company did not pro-
pose to show to house OF deadheads.
Mir. Matthews then shut down the ticket
window and summoned the police to
close the doors of the Academy. The
police hesitated. The crowd in tie mean.
lime gathered rapidly and bl0ckaded the
foyer. There was scene Of Ssnfusion,
which was ended by Mr.. McSish taking
his stand at the door, collecting admission
fees and passing the people in. After the
performance began the breach was healed
and everything went on smoothly, the
burnt cork boys, however, not losing a
single opportunity during the play TO
give the management stab.
N. A. McGrath, prOmlnen citizen of
Macon, died this morning.
DR.. j. Emmitt Blackshear was stricken
with a congestive chill this morning, and
~ lying critically i'll at his home. Doubts
are entertained as 10 his recovery.
Mrs. j. II. Washington, nee Miss
Alberta Lamar, daughter Of Col. Henry
j. Lamar, died at the latters home in
Nineyille tonight at $500 O'Clock. Less
than year ago her nuptlals were cele-
brated here, the event being one of the
most fashionable OF the season, q tracing
many distinguished visitors from abroad
AS Miss Lamar she was well known
through the state, and her premature
Leath will be generally mourned Mr..
Washington is gentleman of high stand
Ing In Nashville aud one OF the leading
members OF that city's bar.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
Columbus, New Rnilrond.

COLUMBUS, GA, March 22.-The COM
mittee on subscriptions met tonight and
reported that they had raised 100000, the
full amount required TO assure the build
Ing OF the Columbus Southern railroad.
This promises to be the biggest road CEN
lreing in this city.
Starting jenkins was shot in the face bv
Shelley Miller at LumpkIn yesterday with
"A shotgun, The wound is severe but will
not prove fatal.
Columbus annual fire parade will take
place on NAV 10 or IL,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
TICKET sUALPEHs ARRESTED.
Forgery of a Railroad Coupon Laid
at Their Door.

Forgery of Railroad Coupon Laid
at Their Door.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, March 22.-Much
excitement was created here to-day
among ticket scalpers by The arrest of
three Of their number: A. G. Lamphere,
W. T. King and G. Benedict, dong bust
ness under the firm name of milford g.
Mckenzie, upon a warrant sworn out by
John j. Russell, VINO bought a ticket
from them upon which was the name E.
B. Mcqueen, Ticket Agent of the Savan-
han, Florida and Western railway, aud
the stamp Of the company, said to be
forged. The scalpers were tried before a
Justice and each placed under $500 bond
for their appearance at the next term of
the Circuit Court. Great interest will be
felt on the result Of this trial as it is the
first effort ever made here to break up the
scalpers.
Senator Wilkinson Call, accompanied
by party OF friends, arrived here to-
day from Washington.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
Death III Ihnmnsville.

TOWNSVILLE, GA, March 22.-Dr. A.
II. Taylor, n prominent physician of this
place, died here this afternoon. His
health had been feeble for some time, but
his confinement to his room was of only a
few days duration. He was a mem Der of
st. Omer Commandery, Knights Templar,
of Macon, and 1t is possible tnat they will
be represented by delegation at his
funeral tomorrow afternoon. DR.. Taylor
was 30 years OF age. In addition to the
rest OF mis- estate, he leaves his family
s. 900 M life inanrancP.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
Virginia Hail, Dad lie sisIation.

RICHMOND, VA, March 22.-Botn house
OF the General Assembly to-day passed
the bill legalizinR the sac, 900, 600 Of capital
stock of the Richmond and West Point
Terminal Company, heretofore issued by
said company.
The House OF DELEGATES has passed the
bill authorizing tue Norfolk and Western
Railroad Company, with the consent OF a
majority Of the stockholders, TO iu-
crease its capital stock to such an
amount or amounts as the Board OF
Directors NAV determine.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
A GIGANTIC ENTERPRISE.
y Company Capitalized at $12, OOo,-
900 Organized at Chattanooga.

\ Company Capitalized at So, OOO,-
900 Organized at Chattanooga.
CHATTANOOGA, March 22.-Organiza-
ton was completed to-day of the Chatta-
nooga Land, Coal, Iron and Railway
Companya The company has purchased
$4,000 acres OF land in and around Chat
tanoogR, embracing some of the finest coal
and iron lands IN the South, and including
10000 acres on Walder's Ridge, famed
for the richness Gifts mineral deposits but
heretofore undeVeloped on account OF its
inaccessibllity 10 market. A contract
has been let for the immediate building
oil a railroad TO the top OF the ridge. Civ
ing the first railroad connection " the
Cumberland table, and cars are
TO be running in four months.
Three bridges Will be Immediately built
across the Tennessee river from different
points in Chattanooga. Two blast fur
naces and 800 coke ovens Will be erected,
and four other furnaces are being con-
tracted for. The improvements In the
new industries, ETC., Will Involve an eX-
penditure Of 81, 100000. The chief pur-
pose OF the company ia TO donate sites to
manufacturers and take liberal subscrip-
lions in stock. Shafts will be al once
SUNK for natural gas and oil, which IL
believed 10y experts TO exist there
in large quantities. The company Is
capitalized at $l2 ,0O0. 900. j. W. Adams,a
leading capitalist, IL President: r. G..
Montague. President OF the First National
Bank, Vice President, and Hon. IL. Clay
Eyans Secretary. The Board OF Direc-
tors consists OF forty-one leading capt
telists, manufacturers, bankers and mer-
chants OF the city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
Tu,,rral 9nuifstinuo

and NJ Te re, "tlnfs anu ,rie.us or mr.
suffer, Mr.. Martin suffer. Mr.. Henry F.
Sulter. Mr.. Frederick Sulter and MIR. John
Blschon and families are specially invited
to attend the funeral of Mrs. II. c. ID. suffer
from her late residence, Charlton ana West
Broad streets, THIS AFTERNOON at 3
O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
Ulmer's Liver Lorrecror.

This vegetable preparation IS inyaluabe for
the restoration of tone ana strength to the
system. For Dyspepsia, Constipation ana
other ills, caused by disordered liver, it can
notbo excelled. Highest prizes awarded. and
Endorsed by eminent medical men. Ask for
Ulmers Liver Correct0r and take no other.
81 OC bottle. Freight paid to any address.
B.F. ULMER. NJ. D..
Pharmacist. Savannah, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23

NEW ORLEANS, March 22.-To-day's
races were as follows:
FIRST RACE-Three- eighths of a mile. Jack
Cocks won, with Dolly second and Frank %
fort thrd. Time - seconds.
SECoSp RACE Five-c ghths OF mile Vi
tello won. with Btlly Smith second aud NJ Liss
third Time .u5Jg.
THiBO RACE quarters Of n mile.
Fred Davis won. with Queen Esther second
and John Henry third. Time 49,.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
Election Notice.
CITY OF SAVANNAH,
OFFICE CLERK OF COTNCTL-

A ]
OFFICE CLERK OF CoUNCIL,I
March Y. 1887. }
Under and by virtue of resolution adopted
by Council at meeting of March 8. 1857. C0un-
ell will elect, at its next regular meeting,
that is to say, on WEDNESDAY, March
%. 1887. a City Sheriff for the uneXpired term
of said office. to NIL vacancy caused by the
death of MIR. David Bailey. Bond, $1,000.
Salary. fees.
Applicants will hand in their applications.
with names of bondsmen two required)
stated therein, to the Clerk of Council at or
before p. m. on the day of election.
BY order of Council.
FRANK E, REBARER
Clnrk of [ 'nnncil.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
Notice.

All bills against the British steamship
"Eglantine," Grimwade, Master, must be
presented at our Office by or before u n.
WEDNESDAY. March 23d, or payment there
of will be debarred.
A. MINIS & SONS. Consgnees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
Carriagemakers Ab,cop,I

h srAUNToN, VA, March 22.-ClinedInst
bodell, carriage manufacturers, have
nDsconded. Leaving between 500, 900 and
$4,000 OF debt, large part of when H.
represented BY forged notes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23

one know whose name 10 Hope
Pretty name, 10 full Of grace.
ATKiHaOE'r Wtts mn toae
Lingers round her dwelling place
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23

t. ,Dhonp IL may concern:
Before laying sidewalks it will be to your
interest to consult MARTIN COOLEY,
Contractor. CITY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
The Savannah Fire and Marine In
SUrance COMPANY.

Subscribers to the capital stock OF this cor
poration are notified that checks for FIFTY
90 PER CENT. (first iustalment) must be
sent to the Treasurer, L. Kayton, at the of
fee of Herman Ksyton. 1879 Bay street. All
ONCE.
All stock on which said first lnstalment
shall NOT have been paid up by P. M. on
SATURDAY. 26TH INST, VIII be Cancelled
and disposed of to other subscribers,
VIM. GARRARD Chairman.
L. KAYToN, Treasurer Board of Commits
SiOners.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
SrFrial NnfireH,

Gas Consumers Notice.
Gas consumers whose bills are not paid are
hereby notified that theirssuppy of gas VIII
be cut off on Saturday. 26th inst. Bills must
be paid prior to that date.
I. y. CATHERWOOD,
Cashier and Accountant
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-23
DanlSEs & Housekeeping Gofl

All Linen Huck Towels at 81, 81 % and
81 80 per dozen.
Bleached Table Damasks at 4Oc. 81,
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A Richardson's All Pure Linen at 2a
yard.
Cream Table Damasks at 35c, 400, 5oc
60c and 75c.
lcall special attention to a line OF new
Spring sbirting PercaIes, new designs
regular 15c goods, at loo per yard.
Still further additions to our displav NJ
Edgings, Insertions, Matches and An
Overs, on Cambria, Nainsook and swiss
Also,